Discoveries Made Upon Men and Matter and Some Poems
By Ben Jonson
Length3h 35m
About this audiobook
Delve into a profound collection of thoughts, observations, and poetic reflections on the human condition. Wisdom gathered over a lifetime of literary brilliance is presented through incisive essays and evocative verses. The pieces explore the complexities of art, the nature of governance, and the intricate workings of the mind. It offers an intimate glimpse into the intellect of a masterful writer wrestling with the truths of his era. This compilation resonates with timeless insights that continue to provoke thought and inspire.
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Rating★★★★ 3.8 (12)
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GenreLiterary Classics, Poetry, Biography and Memoir
Length3 hrs 35 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateApr 5, 2026
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1INTRODUCTION
2SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 1)
3SYLVA: Of the magnitude and compass of any fable, epic or dramatic. (pt. 2)
4SOME POEMS.
5TO WILLIAM CAMDEN.
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6ON MY FIRST DAUGHTER.
7ON MY FIRST SON.
8TO FRANCIS BEAUMONT.
9OF LIFE AND DEATH.
10INVITING A FRIEND TO SUPPER.
11EPITAPH ON ELIZABETH, L. H.
12EPITAPH ON THE COUNTESS OF PEMBROKE.
13TO THE MEMORY OF MY BELOVED MASTER WILLIAM SHAKSPEARE, AND WHAT HE HATH LEFT US.
14TO CELIA.
15THE TRIUMPH OF CHARIS.
16IN THE PERSON OF WOMANKIND. A SONG APOLOGETIC.
17ODE
18EPODE.
19AN ELEGY.
20(Sem título)
21IMPRINT | DISCLAIMER
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